Tascam

Recorders, interfaces, mixers, and accessories built for clear sound.

About Tascam

Tascam has been building recording tools since 1971, when they introduced the first portable multitrack recorder for musicians. Based in California, they've spent five decades refining one idea: make professional recording accessible without compromising sound quality. Their gear shows up in home studios, broadcast facilities, and live sound rigs across Canada. The Portastudio line defined cassette-based multitracking in the 80s. Today, their Model series mixers and DR recorders carry that same practical design philosophy into digital workflows. Tascam doesn't chase trends. They build recorders, interfaces, and mixers that work reliably and sound clean.

Audio Interfaces

Tascam's interface lineup covers USB and Thunderbolt connections for Mac and PC. The US series offers straightforward I/O configurations with Tascam's Ultra-HDDA mic preamps, which deliver low noise and plenty of headroom for dynamic mics and condensers. The US-16x08 gives you 16 inputs with eight combo jacks up front, making it a solid choice for tracking drums or capturing multiple sources at once. Their interfaces include MIDI I/O and direct monitoring with zero-latency mixing. No onboard DSP effects, no modeling. Just transparent conversion and preamps that let your mics do their job.

Mixing Consoles

The Model series brings analog mixing into hybrid setups. These consoles combine traditional channel strips with USB audio interfaces, so you can mix hardware synths and outboard gear while recording directly into your DAW. The Model 12 and Model 24 include built-in SD card recorders, turning the mixer into a standalone multitrack system. Each channel has three-band EQ, compression, and Bluetooth input for reference playback. The layout is intuitive: faders, knobs, and a clear signal path. Tascam designed these for musicians who want hands-on control without menu diving.

Recording & Mixing Accessories

Tascam's accessory range includes footswitches, remote controls, and expansion cards for their recorders and mixers. The RC-3F footswitch works with DR-series recorders for hands-free punch-in during guitar or vocal takes. AK-series expansion cards add balanced XLR outputs or additional digital I/O to compatible models. These accessories extend the functionality of Tascam's core products without requiring firmware updates or complex configuration. They're built to the same durability standard as the main units, with metal housings and reliable switching.

Microphones

Tascam's mic selection includes lavaliers, shotguns, and handheld dynamics designed for field recording and content creation. The TM series covers interview and broadcast applications with omnidirectional and cardioid patterns. Their shotgun mics mount directly to camera hot shoes for video work, with integrated shock mounts to reduce handling noise. These aren't studio condensers. They're practical tools for capturing speech and ambient sound in unpredictable environments. Tascam prices them for creators who need reliable audio capture without investing in a full location recording kit.

Shop Tascam at Blackout Audio

Tascam's Model mixers and DR recorders have earned their place in Canadian studios for good reason. They focus on core functionality and build quality over feature bloat. Browse their interfaces and consoles online. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Contact the team if you need help matching a Tascam product to your recording setup.